Vocab (Define)
Ravenous
Extremely hungry
I couldnt possible be late to the game.
I couldn't possibly be late to the game.
“Because he had enjoyed almost every advantage since birth, one of the few privileges denied to Benjamin Rask was that of a heroic rise”
Page 7
Diaz opens the novel Trust, “Because he had enjoyed almost every advantage since birth, one of the few privileges denied to Benjamin Rask was that of a heroic rise” (7).
What nationality is Ida Partenza's family?
Italian
Who is Nick’s love interest in The Great Gatsby?
Jordan Baker
Hyperbole
exaggeration for dramatic effect
Its better that Enkidu learns to be human than stay’s with the animals.
It's better that Enkidu learns to be human than stays with the animals.
“I wouldn’t ask too much of her…You can’t repeat the past.”
Page 110
Nick warns Gatsby, “I wouldn’t ask too much of her…You can’t repeat the past" (110).
In what school subject does Andrew Bevel present himself as being especially talented?
Math
What are two things Edwin Black is struggling with in There There?
His employment status, his relationship with his mom Karen, his weight, his frustration with Bill
Multifaceted
having multiple sides
Not all fight’s damage relationships but alot of them do
Not all fights damage relationships but a lot of them do.
“Stray bullets and consequences are landing on our bodies even now.”
Page: 10
Orange foreshadows that “stray bullets and consequences are landing on our bodies even now" (10).
How does Helen Rask die?
Heart stops during shock therapy (also breaks her clavicle, or collarbone)
What is the storyteller character of There There, the one who is conducting the film project?
Dene Oxendene
Foil
A character with very different qualities from the protagonist, who highlights that main character through their differences. Ex. Mercutio to Romeo in Romeo & Juliet
Why wouldnt you have used your Canes Cash allready?
Why wouldn't you have used your Canes Cash already?
“Helen was for the most part confined to her bed. The merciless red flat monster gnawing on her skin brought her to tears at all times…”
Page 97
Diaz describes, "Helen was for the most part confined to her bed. The merciless red flat monster gnawing on her skin brought her to tears at all times…” (97).
What POVs have each of the three books been written in so far?
Bonds - 3rd
My Life - 1st
A Memoir, Remembered - 1st
What item does Gilgamesh seek out in order to gain eternal life, and what happens?
Magic plant – but a snake eats it
postcolonial theory
the study of the effects/aftermath of colonialism on culture; invites readers to consider a better future, one that is not controlled by the colonizers
Overall my eyesights improved but its not perfect yet but its better then your's.
Overall my eyesight's improved, but it's not perfect yet. But it's better than yours.
Quote: "He smiled understandingly…It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it that you may come across four or five times in life"
Page 48
Nick says of Gatsby's first impression on him, "He smiled understandingly…It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it that you may come across four or five times in life" (48).
What nationality is Hernan Diaz?
Argentinian-American
What musical artist does Tony Loneman prefer?
MF Doom